Am I a TV writer yet?
I'm 30. I'm doing the 12 steps. Shouldn't I be scripting hot sitcoms by now? What gives? Where's my free gift?
Friday, May 3, 2013 12:00 AM UTCLife Since You Asked, Writers
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Is journalism killing my creativity?
I'm a successful journalist, but I get stuck on novels and creative nonfiction
Monday, Apr 1, 2013 12:00 AM UTCLife Since You Asked, Writing, Writers
I did not write a YA novel!
This publisher says I should make my novel over for young adults. But it's for grown-ups!
Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 23Life Since You Asked, Publishing
Remembering Chinua Achebe
The Nigerian writer's legacy is defined not only by his literary output, but by the strength of his moral vision
Friday, Mar 22, 2013 5:48 PM UTCLife Chinua Achebe, novelists, Books
I froze up in the writers’ room
Went to L.A. but something went wrong. Maybe I wasn't meant to be there?
Thursday, Mar 21, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 12Life Since You Asked
My friend says I should kill myself
After a horrific childhood, I find solace in art. But life is hard. Is it worth it?
Monday, Mar 18, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 47Life Since You Asked, Suicide
How to become a writer?
I have no ambition yet I think I should be a writer
Friday, Mar 15, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 46Life Since You Asked, Writers
How do I start writing poems?
Is there a way without clichés to make it leap off the page but avoid side roads that might lead to a cul de sac?
Friday, Feb 22, 2013 1:00 AM UTC 16Life Since You Asked, Poetry, Writers
Do characters express theme?
Should I let my characters do whatever they want, or force them to embody important ideas?
Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013 1:00 AM UTC 17Life Since You Asked
How to write a novel
I've read a lot of tips on how it's done but I'm still not sure how to do it myself
Wednesday, Feb 13, 2013 1:00 AM UTC 18Life Since You Asked
Is poetry dead? Nonsense, says John Deming
The Washington Post's Alexandra Petri claims that poetry is "obsolete." She couldn't be more wrong
Thursday, Jan 24, 2013 9:19 PM UTC 16Entertainment coldfront, Poetry, Writers
Lena Dunham and Judd Apatow on why “Girls” is like “This Is 40″
The HBO show's creator and executive producer had a Skype session
Tuesday, Jan 15, 2013 7:50 PM UTCEntertainment judd apatow, Lena Dunham, Girls
Erdrich wins her first National Book Award
Writers Louise Erdrich and Katherine Boo were among this year's recipients for the prestigious award
Thursday, Nov 15, 2012 1:40 PM UTCNews Books, From the Wires, literature
Salman Rushdie and John le Carré reconcile after 15-year feud
The British writers regret their verbal battle, which began in 1997
Monday, Nov 12, 2012 5:42 PM UTCLife Britain, Writers, literature
Two Bradbury works to be released this fall
The late science fiction writer penned a book introduction and a short piece late in life, before he died in June
Friday, Nov 9, 2012 1:51 PM UTCEntertainment Books, literature, Writers
Ten emerging writers win $50K Whiting Awards
The award is given to 10 authors, poets and playwrights every year
Wednesday, Oct 24, 2012 12:56 PM UTCEntertainment Writers, Awards, literature
Of time and academia
I'd like to have a lighter course load and just write more books -- but I've got tenure!
Thursday, Oct 11, 2012 12:00 AM UTC 18Life Since You Asked, Academia
Can I write and work too?
They want me to manage this restaurant but I don't see how I can and also be a writer
Monday, Oct 1, 2012 12:00 AM UTC 18Life Since You Asked
I quit my writing job!
I was passed over for editor so I walked. Now at 57, I'm scared and have no income
Tuesday, Sep 25, 2012 12:00 AM UTC 53Life Writers, Journalism, workplace
Chabon on race, sex, Obama: “I never wanted to tell the story of two guys in a record store”
The Pulitzer winner and early Obama backer felt blacks had become invisible to him. The result: "Telegraph Avenue"
Thursday, Sep 20, 2012 3:25 PM UTCLife African Americans, Writers
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